Needs improvement - Software Engineer Wren Kitchens Employee Review

2.0
23 Aug 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Decent macbook. Can install favourite tooling to do the job. Nice offices if you like large open plan work spaces. Good food at lunch. Nice pond outside to walk around. Hybrid working offered. Some really nice people. Enterprise accounts with platform providers and great support from them is offered.

Cons

The workforce here was very young but nonetheless impressive but seemed to lack some of the experience and expertise required for a company trying to adopt a DevOps mindset. After a week's induction I was expected to "get on with it" and offered little support from the team and you could forget speaking to your line manager or anyone more senior. As mentioned there is no progression and pay is pitifully low for the sector. I was lied to about the bonus offered by HR as it was a quarter of what was offered. I regret leaving my old job to work here as processes and procedures were just not followed as stringently as they should be. My job title changed once I started which I didn't mind but was very odd. I couldn't wait to get out once I'd started. I also felt that they benefited staff who worked from the office and were nearer. No mention of celebrating inclusion and diversity either.

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Wren Kitchens Response
2y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience at Wren Kitchens. We're glad to hear that you found some positives during your time with us, such as the tools and equipment provided, our spacious offices, pleasant surroundings, and the flexibility of hybrid working. We're also pleased that you encountered some wonderful colleagues and received excellent support from our platform providers. We understand that your experience might not have fully met your expectations. We value the diverse backgrounds and skills of our team members. While we do have a mix of experienced and newer talent, we believe that this diversity contributes to a dynamic and innovative work environment. Once again, we thank you for your feedback and invite you to reach out to letstalk@wrenkitchens.com if you'd like to discuss your experience further or provide additional insights. We're committed to ensuring that Wren Kitchens remains a great place to work for all. Best regards, Wren Kitchens Team

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5.0
12 Mar 2026
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Pros

I’ve been with Wren Kitchens for about a year now, and my experience has been nothing but positive. The company continues to grow and expand, which creates great opportunities to learn new things and develop professionally. The environment is very collaborative and supportive. There’s a great balance of autonomy in your role while still having the support of teammates and management when needed. My manager has been especially great at providing coaching, guidance, and encouragement that has helped me continue to grow in my role. The benefits are also very competitive, and I really appreciate that there are multiple options available so you can choose the plans that best suit your lifestyle and needs. The PTO offering is competitive as well, which makes it easier to maintain a healthy work-life balance. Overall, it’s been a rewarding experience working for a company that values development, teamwork, and continued growth.

Cons

None that I can think of!

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Wren Kitchens Response
3mo
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave such a thorough and thoughtful review of your experience with Wren! It's so great to hear that your time with the company has been so positive and that you've found the environment supportive and full of opportunities to grow. We're also pleased to hear that the benefits and PTO offerings have helped to support a healthy work-life balance. It's especially encouraging to hear that the support and coaching from your management team have helped you develop in your role. Thank you again for your feedback and for being part of the Wren team, we wish you success in your role!
4.0
20 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong opportunity to learn and retain role-specific knowledge. Hands on experience with Salesforce (CRM). Encouraged to troubleshoot and resolve issues independently without over reliance on support. Coworkers are consistently helpful and collaborative within departments. Team culture is supportive and driven to help each other succeed. Customer service processes within the call center are generally well structured. Company provides the necessary tools and supplies to do the job.

Cons

Role requires constant attention to detail, which can be mentally taxing. In some cases, answers for client inquiries require escalation, delaying resolution. Cross department communication and processes outside of the call center can be unclear or inconsistent. Certain policies add extra steps that slow down issue resolution for customers. Pay is acceptable but could be more competitive for the level of responsibility. Fixed schedule (9:00–5:30) offers limited flexibility.

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Wren Kitchens Response
5mo
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share such a comprehensive and thoughtful review of your experience with us. It really helps us deeply understand how our teams feel and understand where improvements may need to be considered. We're really pleased to hear that you've found the team culture supportive, the training and tools effective and that you've had the opportunity to build strong role-specific knowledge and experience. We also appreciate your honest and constructive feedback regarding workload, attention to detail, escalation processes, cross-department communication, flexibility, and compensation. These are important considerations, and insights like yours help inform ongoing discussions around how we can streamline processes, improve clarity between teams, and continue to support our frontline colleagues. If you have any further feedback, suggestions or would like to explain your experience in further detail please don't hesitate to contact us at LetsTalk@Wrenkitchens.com. Thank you again for your openness and engagement. We appreciate your contribution and are glad to have you as part of the Wren team.
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